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Revista Peruana de Medicina Experimental y Salud Publica
Print version ISSN 1726-4634
Abstract
TENORIO-MUCHA, Janeth et al. Perceptions of acceptance and reluctance to COVID-19 vaccination in Peru. Rev. perú. med. exp. salud publica [online]. 2022, vol.39, n.3, pp.274-280. Epub Sep 30, 2022. ISSN 1726-4634. http://dx.doi.org/10.17843/rpmesp.2022.393.11337.
Objectives.
To explore factors that influence the acceptance or reluctance to COVID-19 vaccination using qualitative methods.
Materials and methods.
Descriptive qualitative study conducted between April and June 2021. A semi-structured interview guide was used to explore the perceptions of participants from different regions of Peru regarding COVID-19 vaccination. The Health Belief Model was used as theoretical framework and its dimensions are: susceptibility, severity, benefits, barriers, and cues to action.
Results.
We interviewed 30 people, mostly were women. For the participants, the efficacy of vaccines is related to the country of origin of the vaccines; in addition, they consider that it is important to know the long-term effects on health after vaccination. The information received by governmental and health authorities can be a decisive factor for vaccination. People with the intention of not being vaccinated feel that vaccination promotion strategies violate their human rights.
Conclusions.
There is a group of people undecided or unsure about receiving COVID-19 vaccines who need to be encouraged according to their concerns and needs. Governmental and health authorities should work together to improve the confidence of the population and provide messages to clarify doubts about the efficacy and adverse reactions of vaccines.
Keywords : COVID-19; COVID-19 vaccines; Vaccination Refusal; Health Belief Model.